Nondisp transverse fracture of shaft of unsp ulna, sequela

This code indicates a healed or residual condition resulting from a transverse fracture of the shaft of the ulna, where the bone fragments were not displaced at the time of the original injury. The "sequela" designation signifies that the patient is presenting for treatment of a complication or late effect directly attributable to this past fracture, rather than the acute injury itself.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with ongoing issues such as chronic pain, limited range of motion, nonunion, malunion, or other long-term complications directly related to a previously sustained, nondisplaced transverse ulnar shaft fracture. It should be used after the initial healing phase of the fracture is complete.

• Always assign a secondary code to describe the specific sequela being treated (e.g., M25.53- for chronic pain, M96.0 for nonunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past nondisplaced transverse ulnar shaft fracture.
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of the acute fracture; use the appropriate acute fracture code with the initial encounter seventh character.